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MMM 20: Andazola vs. Jackson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Galaragga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Galaragga might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Korn - Falling Away From Me. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Matt Lesner enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gilbert Galaragga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Lesner!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galaragga feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Galaragga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lesner looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Galaragga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lesner's guard.
Galaragga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Galaragga is looking to stand up but Lesner won't let him.
Galaragga sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lesner has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Galaragga off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Galaragga lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galaragga working Lesner over with knees to the body.
Galaragga connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Matt Lesner has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Galaragga.
Galaragga controlling the action here for a moment.
Galaragga lands a knee to the body.
Galaragga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Galaragga crunches a lovely knee into Lesner's ribcage.
Lesner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Galaragga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galaragga stalling in the clinch.
Galaragga gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Galaragga lands a nice elbow.
Galaragga with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Galaragga lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Galaragga is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Galaragga scores with a knee to the head.
Lesner goes for a takedown attempt but Galaragga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Galaragga scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Galaragga controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galaragga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lesner is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Galaragga just content to control the position.
Lesner tries to escape but Galaragga is in control.
Lesner is being controlled here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galaragga stands up and beckons Lesner to his feet.
Galaragga moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Galaragga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Lesner's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Galaragga pushes Lesner up against the cage in a clinch.
Galaragga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Galaragga with a knee to the head.
Galaragga scores with a knee to the head.
Galaragga lands a good knee to the midsection. Lesner won't want to take too many of those.
Come on Galaragga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Galaragga with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Come on Galaragga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Galaragga lands a damaging elbow.
Galaragga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galaragga stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Galaragga.
Galaragga pushes Lesner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galaragga is stalling here.
Galaragga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Galaragga lands a knee to the body.
Galaragga scores with a knee to the head.
Galaragga crunches a lovely knee into Lesner's ribcage.
Galaragga lands a nice knee to the body.
Galaragga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Galaragga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Galaragga connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lesner's face.
Galaragga lands an elbow that stopped Lesner in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galaragga scores with a knee to the head.
Galaragga stalls.
Galaragga gets underhooks to prevent Lesner's takedown attempt.
Galaragga slows down the pace here.
Galaragga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Galaragga.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lesner in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Galaragga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lesner looking for a takedown.
Galaragga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galaragga landing knees to the body.
Galaragga stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Galaragga.
Galaragga landing knees to the body.
Lesner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Galaragga lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Galaragga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Galaragga connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lesner's face.
Galaragga landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Galaragga.
Gilbert Galaragga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Galaragga comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Galaragga lands a shot to the body.
Galaragga scores with a knee to the head.
Lesner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Galaragga prevents it.
Gilbert Galaragga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Lesner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Galaragga misses with a knee to the head.
Galaragga looking to throw knees to the head but Lesner is blocking nicely.
Galaragga with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lesner tries for a takedown but Galaragga manages to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Galaragga.
Lesner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Galaragga gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Galaragga scores with a knee to the head.
Galaragga working Lesner over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Galaragga.
Galaragga misses with a knee strike.
Lesner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Galaragga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Galaragga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Lesner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Galaragga moves into the clinch.
Lesner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Galaragga prevents it.
Galaragga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Galaragga lands a knee to the head.
Galaragga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lesner up against the cage.
Galaragga lands an elbow just above Lesner 's eye.
Galaragga scores a nice knee to the body.
Galaragga lands a nice knee to the body.
Galaragga stalls.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Galaragga.
Galaragga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Galaragga leaning against his opponent.
Galaragga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Galaragga avoiding damage.
Galaragga lands a nice elbow.
Lesner has Galaragga pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Galaragga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lesner is working for takedown but Galaragga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gilbert Galaragga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Lesner.
Galaragga lands a knee to the body.
Gilbert Galaragga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lesner goes for a takedown attempt but Galaragga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A punch combination from Lesner misses.
A good leg kick by Galaragga.
Galaragga goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Galaragga!
Lesner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Galaragga counters with a good low kick that Lesner was not able to check.
Galaragga clinches with his opponent.
Galaragga crunches a lovely knee into Lesner's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galaragga lands an elbow that stopped Lesner in his tracks for a moment.
Galaragga lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Galaragga.
Matt Lesner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galaragga gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Galaragga slows down the pace here.
Lesner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbert Galaragga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Galaragga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbert Galaragga!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DRAGON Goto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Baravski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baravski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Punch Out. The key to victory for DRAGON Goto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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186 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, DRAGON Goto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Baravski!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goto.
Goto shoots in looking for a takedown. Baravski tries to sprawl out of it but Goto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baravski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goto tries to clinch but Baravski moves out of range.
Goto dodges the punch combination from Baravski.
Goto closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No joy there for Goto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goto feints and as Baravski raises his hands in defense, Goto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baravski is looking to stand up but Goto isn't so interested in that idea.
Baravski throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Baravski looking for a guillotine here but Goto defends easily.
Baravski looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baravski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goto wanted to stand there but Baravski had control of the position.
Goto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Goto scores with a head kick.
Goto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baravski avoids it really well and circles away.
Goto closes the distance and clinches.
Goto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baravski lands an elbow that stopped Goto in his tracks for a moment.
Goto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baravski gets through Goto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baravski blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Baravski.
Baravski lands an uppercut.
Baravski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Baravski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baravski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goto backwards.
Goto looking to stall.
Baravski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Goto is trying to keep an underhook but Baravski manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Goto is trying to stand up here but Baravski is controlling him well.
Baravski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goto is trying to stand back up but Baravski is controlling him
Goto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goto pushes Baravski off looking to stand but Baravski dives back in and keeps control.
Baravski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baravski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baravski.
Baravski looks gassed!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Baravski gets the takedown into side control.
Goto pushes Baravski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Baravski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Baravski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goto keeps working.
Goto explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Goto thumps Baravski with a low kick.
Baravski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goto!
Baravski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baravski.
Baravski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goto with a poor takedown
and Baravski counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DRAGON Goto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Goto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baravski's guard.
Baravski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baravski wants to stand but Goto is controlling the position.
Goto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Baravski, up you get!
Goto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baravski looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goto is pressing down on Baravski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baravski is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DRAGON Goto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DRAGON Goto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baravski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Goto counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Baravski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Goto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Goto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Baravski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Baravski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Goto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Baravski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Goto shoots in but Baravski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baravski tries to clinch up.
Baravski fails with a takedown attempt.
Baravski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goto tries to keep at a distance but Baravski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goto tries to break the clinch but Baravski is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Baravski.
Baravski lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Baravski decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Baravski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Baravski misses with a two punch combination.
Igor Baravski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baravski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baravski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goto is defended easily by Baravski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DRAGON Goto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baravski looks to land a left hand but Goto moved out of range nicely.
Goto is looking to clinch but Baravski is avoiding it.
Goto is looking to clinch but Baravski is avoiding it.
Baravski misses with a combination
and Goto counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baravski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goto counters with a nice body kick.
Goto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baravski stuffs the takedown attempt from Goto. Goto gets slowly back to his feet.
Goto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Goto checks a leg kick nicely.
Baravski tries to clinch but Goto moves out of range.
Goto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Goto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baravski shoots in but Goto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good leg kick by Goto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Danga de danga de dang - Goto scores with a four punch combination!
Goto tries to close the distance and clinch but Baravski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baravski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Goto gets to his feet. Baravski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Goto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Goto wants to clinch up but Baravski keeps it at a distance.
Baravski tries to keep at a distance but Goto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Goto obliges.
Goto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baravski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Goto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goto prevents Baravski from breaking the clinch.
Goto connects with a knee to the head.
Goto scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baravski blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hand to the body from Baravski.
Baravski drags the fight down to the ground.
DRAGON Goto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DRAGON Goto dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Goto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baravski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goto counters with a nice body kick.
Baravski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goto stuffs the takedown attempt from Baravski. Baravski gets slowly back to his feet.
DRAGON Goto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Baravski.
Goto tries to clinch there but Baravski circles away.
Baravski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baravski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goto stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Good leg kick by Goto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goto blocks a head kick by Baravski.
A nice combination there by Goto.
Goto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Goto escapes and gets back to his feet.
Goto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goto closes the distance and clinches.
Goto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goto crunches a lovely knee into Baravski's ribcage.
Goto with a knee to the head.
Goto looking to throw knees to the head but Baravski is blocking nicely.
Goto scores a nice knee to the body.
Baravski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Baravski is looking to break free of the clinch but Goto has double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Goto.
Goto misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baravski wants the takedown. Goto is fighting it off but Baravski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Goto's guard against the cage.
Baravski gets to his feet. Goto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Baravski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goto counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Baravski!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baravski is trying desperately to improve position.
Baravski gets back to half guard.
Baravski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Goto gets to his feet. Baravski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Baravski fails with a takedown attempt.
Goto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goto blocks Baravski's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Baravski is trying to escape the mount.
Baravski wants to hold on but Goto pushes him away.
Goto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baravski tries to hold on but Goto postures up.
Goto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Baravski is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goto controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baravski is squirming around, avoiding Goto's attempts to control the action.
Goto content just to control the position here.
Igor Baravski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baravski is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
DRAGON Goto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DRAGON Goto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between RIco Marlazonez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nat Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nichols has chosen Here Comes The Boom as his entrance music. RIco Marlazonez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nat Nichols's chin.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, RIco Marlazonez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nat Nichols!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Nichols as Marlazonez shoots in.
Marlazonez shoots in and drives through. Nichols sprawls well.
Marlazonez misses with a takedown attempt - Nichols sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RIco Marlazonez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nichols tries to clinch up but Marlazonez circles away and keeps his distance.
Marlazonez misses with a takedown attempt - Nichols sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marlazonez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols doesn't manage to clinch there - Marlazonez circles away.
Marlazonez forces Nichols back against the cage and clinches.
Nichols is pressed up against the cage. Marlazonez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nichols down to the mat. Nichols avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marlazonez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlazonez tries for a takedown but Nichols sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nichols is looking to clinch but Marlazonez is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Marlazonez or perhaps it was just good defense by Nichols which made him look bad.
Marlazonez is breathing heavily.
Marlazonez throws a shot from downtown. Nichols moves away and avoids it.
Marlazonez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nichols throws a sloppy head kick and Marlazonez moves out of range easily.
Nichols tries to clinch but Marlazonez moves out of range.
Nichols tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marlazonez counters with a shoot takedown. Nichols fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols has his foot on Marlazonez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marlazonez works his way back into a safe position though.
Nichols thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Marlazonez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nichols has momentary wrist control but Marlazonez slips an elbow through the middle.
Marlazonez postures up.
Nichols working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marlazonez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marlazonez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marlazonez controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marlazonez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nichols avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marlazonez slips nicely into half guard.
Nichols pushes Marlazonez off and gets back to his feet.
Marlazonez gets a clinch.
Nichols connects with a knee to the head.
Marlazonez working hard to break the clinch.
Nichols stops a takedown attempt from Marlazonez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlazonez avoiding damage as Nichols throws knees to the body.
Nichols misses with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marlazonez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marlazonez tries to circle away but Nichols has him pinned against the cage.
Marlazonez avoiding damage as Nichols throws knees to the body.
Nichols jumps guard but Marlazonez stands there with Nichols around his waist. Nichols gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marlazonez dodges an elbow strike from Nichols.
Marlazonez wants a takedown.
Nice elbow from Nichols.
Nichols is pressed up against the cage. Marlazonez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nichols down to the mat. Nichols avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marlazonez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nichols tries to clinch
and Marlazonez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marlazonez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marlazonez looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RIco Marlazonez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nichols tries to close the distance and clinch but Marlazonez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marlazonez avoids the head kick by Nichols.
Marlazonez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nichols tries to clinch but Marlazonez moves out of range.
RIco Marlazonez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlazonez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marlazonez swats away the attempt to clinch by Nichols.
Marlazonez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nichols swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols tries to clinch but Marlazonez is having none of it.
Nichols wants to clinch up but Marlazonez keeps it at a distance.
Marlazonez keeps the fight on the outside.
Marlazonez has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RIco Marlazonez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nichols tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marlazonez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marlazonez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nichols circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marlazonez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nichols as he avoids it easily.
Nichols tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marlazonez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marlazonez shoots in but no luck this time.
Nichols fails in his attempt to clinch.
RIco Marlazonez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nichols throws a leg kick but Marlazonez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marlazonez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nichols as he jumps to the side.
Marlazonez swats away the attempt to clinch by Nichols.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols closes the distance and clinches.
Nichols has Marlazonez pressed against the cage.
Nichols wants to stall.
Nichols misses with a knee to the head.
Nichols jumps guard.
Nichols keeping moving, preventing Marlazonez from controlling successfully.
Nichols is working an open guard so Marlazonez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nichols closes the distance looking to clinch
so Marlazonez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlazonez stops Nichols from standing up.
Nichols is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marlazonez is aware though and is defending well.
Marlazonez trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Marlazonez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nichols tries to clinch there but Marlazonez circles away.
Marlazonez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RIco Marlazonez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Marlazonez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Nichols as Marlazonez shoots in.
Nichols closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nichols unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marlazonez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A bit of stalling here from Nichols.
Nichols tries a knee to the head but Marlazonez blocks it.
Nichols content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nichols has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marlazonez uses from the top position.
Marlazonez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nichols has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marlazonez has managed to get both his arms back between Nichols's legs - danger averted.
Marlazonez pushes down on Nichols's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marlazonez escapes and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlazonez shoots in for a double leg but Nichols sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nichols tries to clinch there but Marlazonez circles away.
Nichols looks to clinch
and Marlazonez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nichols!
Nichols tries to hold on but Marlazonez postures up.
Marlazonez controlling the position easily from mount.
Nichols is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols is in a horrible position here. Marlazonez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Marlazonez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nichols wants to control but Marlazonez is having none of it.
Nichols is squirming around, avoiding Marlazonez's attempts to control the action.
Marlazonez working for a guillotine from mount but Nichols is in no mood to give up.
Marlazonez thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Marlazonez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nichols is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Nichols is desperately trying to improve his position but Marlazonez has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marlazonez lands a heavy elbow.
Marlazonez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nichols really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marlazonez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nichols can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nichols wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Nat Nichols has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
RIco Marlazonez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marlazonez controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
RIco Marlazonez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marlazonez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RIco Marlazonez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roland Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naolo Chin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
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188 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roland Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naolo Chin!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Chin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chin wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chin pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smith passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like Naolo Chin has been cut.
Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chin is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith is working for a guillotine from mount but Chin frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chin tries to buck Smith off but he can't manage it.
Smith looking to take Chin's back but Chin rolls and after a scramble, Chin ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Chin to escape a tricky position.
Smith working for a triangle but Chin defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chin tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naolo Chin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Chin or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Chin counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roland Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chin wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chin wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smith is trying to control the position but Chin postures up.
Chin wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chin has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Roland Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chin is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Chin defends easily.
Chin wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith controlling the position.
Chin wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Naolo Chin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
Chin wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chin being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chin wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
Smith is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Chin rolls with it to try and escape but Smith cranks on the arm and Chin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roland Smith!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayde Andazola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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278 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wayde Andazola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mac Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Andazola's shoulder. That is not cool.
Andazola is looking to reverse the position.
Andazola is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Andazola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Andazola can't do much from the bottom here.
Andazola manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Andazola trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control here.
Jackson tries to roll over but Andazola keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Andazola thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Andazola scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andazola looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab lands there for Andazola.
Andazola lands a body shot.
Andazola scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson looks gassed!
Andazola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andazola scores with a jab to the head.
Andazola with a nice cross.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andazola pinned against the cage. Andazola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andazola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andazola wants it to stay on the feet.
Andazola scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andazola connects with a body shot.
Andazola closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Andazola has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jackson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Andazola yanks on the arm and Jackson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Andazola.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wayde Andazola!
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